The insect of the year for 2010 is most definitely the bedbug. This old critter that most of us know from the nursery rhyme; "Good night, sleep tight don't let the bedbugs bite.
" is of course more than a nursery rhyme. Bedbugs
have a real gross out factor, but apparently are not a public health threat and are infesting mattresses across North America. You may have heard about recent infestations at high end retailers, and even just before TIFF opened this year a tweet caused and uproar and the bedbug patrol stormed into action. In August we posted this video from Isabella Rosselini's series Green Porno featuring the bedbug. It is pretty educational and funny. There's been a lot of talk about these gross little creatures lately so I thought I'd try to share some useful bedbug information. As well as a creepy and gross video from National Geographic
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" is of course more than a nursery rhyme. Bedbugs have a real gross out factor, but apparently are not a public health threat and are infesting mattresses across North America. You may have heard about recent infestations at high end retailers, and even just before TIFF opened this year a tweet caused and uproar and the bedbug patrol stormed into action. In August we posted this video from Isabella Rosselini's series Green Porno featuring the bedbug. It is pretty educational and funny. There's been a lot of talk about these gross little creatures lately so I thought I'd try to share some useful bedbug information. As well as a creepy and gross video from National Geographic.Here are some Facts & Myths from Toronto Public Health.
Myth: Bed bugs are too small to see.
Fact: Although they may be difficult to find because they hide well, bed bugs are big enough to be seen with the naked eye. Bed bugs look similar to an apple seed in size and appearance.
Fact: Although they may be difficult to find because they hide well, bed bugs are big enough to be seen with the naked eye. Bed bugs look similar to an apple seed in size and appearance.
